Song Young-gil: "If KBO's concealment suspicions are true, it betrays public trust... Severe responsibility required"

Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 16th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, raised the issue of responsibility of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) regarding the unprecedented suspension of professional baseball caused by violations of quarantine rules.

On the 16th, at the Supreme Council meeting, Leader Song said, "I want to make a remark about the KBO," adding, "At such a critical time when the COVID-19 spread continues even after five days of social distancing in the metropolitan area, it is shocking that some professional baseball players have seriously violated quarantine rules."

He continued, "There are even allegations of the involved teams and the KBO downplaying and concealing the incident. If true, professional baseball, which lives on the love of the people, has betrayed the trust of the public," strongly criticizing the situation.

Leader Song stated, "This is something that cannot be overlooked. All players involved in this incident, as well as all related parties, must be held accountable," and added, "It should not be a simple scapegoating, but the KBO must thoroughly self-reflect and bear strict responsibility."

He also added, "A comprehensive audit and reform of the KBO side is necessary."

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